We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet. First, there are several high ticket gold and platinum coins to be released by the United States Mint this month. Also, the Magnolia Collection, proof gold coins, collecting Roosevelt Dimes, origin of the challenge coin, the last silver boom, gold and silver bullion sales, changes for U.S. currency, facts about the dollar, Feuchtwanger cents, numismatic sales report, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Today, the US Mint will release the 2011-W Uncirculated Gold Eagle. This product type has seen some big winners in previous years as low orders led to low mintages.
Also this month, the US Mint will release several other high ticket items that might stretch collector budgets.
Greg Reynolds covers the Magnolia Collection, which was auctioned by Spink-Smythe earlier this week.
Doug Winter explains why proof gold coins have seen a surge in demand and prices. At a time when supply has diminished, “a new breed of collector-investor that has suddenly made a beeline towards proof gold.”
Numismaster has an introduction to Roosevelt Dimes, along with some ideas for how to collect them.
A popular story on the beginnings of the challenge coin.
A local articles from North Idaho recalling memories of the last silver boom and the Hunt brothers attempt to corner the market.
US Mint gold and silver bullion sales are ahead of the numbers from the comparable year ago period.
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing discussed potential changes to the currency in order to make it more accessible to the blind and visually impaired.
Here are 7 facts on the US dollar that you may not know.
Former US Mint Director Edmund Moy has become an officer of L & L Energy after three months of employment.
A discussion of the Feuchtwanger cent with some parallels to our time.
The latest sales report takes focus on the US Mint’s numismatic gold coins, which displayed strength for the recently released 2011 Proof Gold Eagles and gold commemorative coins.
And now for some notable auctions. First, an “11 cent coin” or a 2000 Lincoln Cent struck on a dime. The mint error is authenticated by NGC and graded MS 67.
Next, an 1870-CC Seated Liberty Half Dollar graded NGC VG 8. This coin was struck in the first year of production at the Carson City Mint and had a mintage of 54,617 pieces.
Last, a GSA Carson City Collectors Pack, that includes the 1882-CC, 1883-CC, and 1884-CC Morgan Dollars, along with brochures, boxes, and forms.
That’s it for this update. Have a great day!
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